Geological structure and the development of coastal landscapes (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Strata (geological structure)
Strata (geological structure)
Different rock layers & how they relate to each other
Deformation (geological structure)
Deformation (geological structure)
Extent to which rocks are deformed by tectonic activity
Faulting (geological structure)
Faulting (geological structure)
Major fractures moving rocks from original positions
Concordant coastline - strata direction
Concordant coastline - strata direction
Rock strata run parallel to the coastline
Discordant coastline - rock arrangement
Discordant coastline - rock arrangement
Hard & soft rock bands at right angles to coast
Bays form from (discordant coasts)
Bays form from (discordant coasts)
Less resistant rocks being eroded
Headlands form from (discordant coasts)
Headlands form from (discordant coasts)
More resistant rocks remaining
Haff coastline feature
Haff coastline feature
Sediment ridges w/ sand dunes parallel to coast offshore
Cliff profiles influenced by
Cliff profiles influenced by
Rock resistance to erosion & dip of rock strata
Cave location controlled by
Cave location controlled by
Faults &/or strata with high density of joints & fissures